MaxMara

MILAN, February 22, 2007
By Nicole Phelps
The jumpsuit is a puzzling trend. It has the one-stop-shopping appeal of a dress, yes, but none of the ease. There's no simple way to get one on, and once you have, chances are you'll look like a paratrooper crossed with a car mechanic. In other words, approach with caution—a warning that went unheeded at MaxMara, where the boilersuits, coveralls, and ski suits came in all manner of styles: flannels and satins, long-sleeved and tank, full through the leg or tapered. Another strange recurrence were the show's dreadlock knits—thick dangling fringes edging the sleeves of jackets and sweaters, and in some cases multiplying across the back.

Both concepts served only to distract from the great-looking coats that MaxMara is known for. This season the best were the ankle-grazing belted shearlings and the equally long parkas in camo green with safety-orange lining. There was no ignoring the army jackets, however, with their epaulets in electric bright blue and acid yellow; or the shocking-orange tartan pants (cut nice and slim) that were paired with a snug cropped bomber. Chic practicality has long been the essence of this brand, but, all in all there just wasn't enough of it here.

Style.com

Style File Blog

november 24, 2009

Trend tracking

Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Jennifer Lopez Hugs The Curves

03:11 PM
It only takes a quick stroll through any fashion-forward boutique to realize that designers...

Dept. of culture

From Brooklyn To Hollywood, An Update On The Costume Institute’s American Women Show

03:11 PM

Shopping alert

Presents Company

02:11 PM

more from the style file blog ›